⚡When Is Makar Sankranti 2023? Know Date, Puja Vidhi, Shubh Muhurat, Rituals and Significance

The festival marks the transition of the Sun from the zodiac of Sagittarius (Dhanu) to Capricorn (Makara). The festival is dedicated to Sun God, Surya, as the Sun is regarded to have moved from the southern hemisphere to the northern hemisphere on this day in the Hindu calendar. Sankranti day marks a new beginning and is celebrated with great fanfare across the country.